Dec 28 When Social Security’s advice just doesn’t add up By Laurence Kotlikoff Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff answers your Social Security questions. Continue reading
Dec 21 Is the effective deadline to file and suspend later than everyone thinks? By Laurence Kotlikoff Does a four-month rule mean that more people can file and suspend than was originally thought?… Continue reading
Dec 14 Column: What you need to know about file and suspend under the new Social Security rules By Laurence Kotlikoff Under the new Social Security rules, not every one should try to file and suspend. Social Security expert Larry Kotlikoff explains. Continue reading
Nov 24 Column: Widows lose thousands in Social Security benefits due to misinformation By Laurence Kotlikoff A Social Security whistleblower claims that widows are losing thousands due to agency mistakes. Continue reading
Nov 12 Column: 12 secrets to maximizing your Social Security benefits under the new rules By Laurence Kotlikoff If the new Social Security benefit rules are here for good, and they certainly seem to be, what should people do?… Continue reading
Nov 02 Column: This is not how you fix Social Security By Laurence Kotlikoff Fixing Social Security, which certainly needs plenty of fixing, needs to be done in the light of day, in hearings open to the public, based on testimony by a range of experts, and with careful consideration of a range of… Continue reading
Nov 01 Column: Congress is pulling the rug out from people’s retirement decisions By Laurence Kotlikoff The bill will reduce the lifetime benefits of millions of Americans by tens of thousands if not hundreds of thousands of dollars. Continue reading
Oct 27 Column: Proposed budget bill would have devastating effects on millions’ Social Security benefits By Laurence Kotlikoff The House’s new budget bill would make radical changes to the way Social Security provides spousal and retirement benefits.… Continue reading
Oct 19 Column: Does Social Security benefit the rich more than the poor? By Laurence Kotlikoff A new study by the National Academy of Sciences shows a dramatic increase in the gap between the life expectancy of the rich and the poor. This makes a big difference in the total benefits the two groups can expect… Continue reading
Oct 15 Should you take Social Security early to avoid a likely massive Medicare premium increase in 2016? By Laurence Kotlikoff Medicare Part B premiums may rise by 50 percent or more in 2016. Is it worth trying to avoid?… Continue reading